Peasedown St John Primary School takes the emotional health and wellbeing of every child seriously. We believe that the school can help pupils build resilience and support them to be mentally healthy. The MNSP Mental Health Policy sets out how we do this.
We all have ups and downs in life, but in childhood it can be particularly hard to cope with sad feelings and worries that arise when things are hard or scary. There may be times when your child is unhappy or struggling emotionally. You may notice that they seem low or worried or that their behaviour changes. We may notice that they seem withdrawn or upset at school.
If you are worried about your child’s mental health then you are not alone. Many parents and carers have similar worries and stresses. There is good support available from local and national organisations. The sooner you seek help the better for your child and you.
The school Local Governing Body has a mental health and well being governor, who represents mental health issues across all areas of governance.
Please talk to us about your concerns, so that we can work together to help your child feel better. Please speak to your child’s teacher, or make an appointment to talk to Mrs Jenny Tombs, Assistant Head (Pupil Inclusion and Safeguarding)
A school based service delivered by the NHS. MHST staff provide low intensity cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) interventions- usually 6-8 sessions for children struggling with anxiety or low mood. Our MHST link practitioner is Jess Best.
Parents/carers can contact the Bath and North East Somerset School Nurse Service for advice and support on a range of health issues. Our school nurse is Roxy Shand and the number to call is 0330 247 0055 (Option 1)
A GP can check any physical symptoms linked to your child’s health and talk with you about their emotional well-being; making a referral to a specialist service if necessary.
The following organisations provide reliable information and advice to help parent/carers to support their child when experiencing emotional difficulties:
Young Minds: – Help for Parents Information about all aspects of child mental health, including a Parent Helpline 0800 802 5544.
You’re Never Too Young to Talk Mental Health – leaflet for parent/carers of primary aged children
Childline Lots of information and tips for children of all ages about feelings and difficult situations
Minded for Families Free learning resource about mental health for parents and carers.
Happy Maps Lots of information about health topics including mental health, organised under different age groups including pre-school and primary age
In order to support your child, you need to stay strong and well yourself. It isn’t easy being a parent or carer especially when you are experiencing problems of your own such as relationship difficulties, money worries, problems with work. Often it helps to talk to someone, so don’t be scared about doing this, with friends, family, your GP or a support service. The following organisations can also offer information and advice to help you. Click on the links for more information:
MyScript- Social prescribing service
CALM Campaign against living miserably
B&NES Directory of services: Wellbeing Options
Links to a range of services supporting physical, social and emotional needs across the area.
Links to a wide range of useful information for families including Ofsted registered childcare, parenting support, groups, clubs and events
Signposts to organisations, services, support, activities and groups for children and young people aged 0-25 with additional needs
Independent charity that provides free, impartial advice and information on a range of issues including housing, employment and debt.
The information on this page has been provided by B&NES Council Public Health Team
